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Makita HR5212C vs Bosch GBH 5-40 DCE

They differ in 5 of 6 areas. Specs, battery platforms and every way each one is sold, from the makers' own figures.

They differ in 5 of 6 areas

No overall winner: these are the figures that separate them, from each maker's own documentation.

SpecMakita HR5212CBosch GBH 5-40 DCE
Power input1510W1150W
Impact energy20J8.8J
Impact rate2250bpm2980bpm
Max hole, concrete52mm40mm
Max core cutter160mm90mm
Weight11.9kg6.8kg
Vibration (hammer drilling)9.9 m/s²13.5 m/s²
Vibration (chiselling)7.5 m/s²10.5 m/s²
Noise101 dB(A) LpA / 109 dB(A) LwA97 dB(A) LpA / 105 dB(A) LwA
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